Oklahoma Statutes

Okla. Stat. tit. 5, § 18 (2026)

Inactive status - Application - Reactivation

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A. Any person who has been admitted to practice as an attorney in this state, who is a member in good standing of the bar of this state, and who meets all requirements for licensure in this state may apply for status as an inactive member of the bar. B. The application for such status shall contain: 1. The person's name, bar number, residence address, telephone number or numbers where he can be reached; 2. The reason or reasons he desires such status; 3. A statement that he understands that, while on such status, he may not do anything which constitutes the practice of law while in this state; 4. A statement that he has notified all of his clients in this state that he is no longer practicing in this state; and 5. An affidavit that the information given is true and correct. C. Immediately upon receipt of the application, the Supreme Court or its designee shall acknowledge the application and enter the person's name on a roll of inactive attorneys. D. While on inactive status, an attorney shall not be required to complete any continuing legal education requirements and shall be required to pay only twenty percent (20%) of the annual dues of an active member. E. While on inactive status, an attorney shall not receive the Oklahoma Bar Journal or any other services from the Oklahoma Bar Association except upon such terms and conditions, including payment of charges and fees, as shall be established by the Association. F. Once on inactive status, an attorney may reactivate his license to practice upon payment of the equivalent of one year's annual dues to the Association and upon successful completion of one year's mandatory continuing legal education requirement. Added by Laws 1990, c. 264, § 108, operative July 1, 1990.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1979–1979 · leading case: Archer v. Ogden, 600 P.2d 1223 (Okla. 1979).
Archer v. Ogden, 600 P.2d 1223 (Okla. 1979). · cites it 8× “The trial court’s refusal to allow the Petitioners to practice in the First Judicial District was based upon the provisions of 5 O.S.1971, § 18. The statute reads as follows: “OKLAHOMA RESIDENCE OR CONTINUOUSLY OPERATING LAW OFFICE AS CONDITION OF PRACTICE-EXCEPTIONS.”
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